Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Aglaope I came across the film accidentally and I found it really entertaining,and gripping. I was quite impressed with this Korean production.The costumes and ships were really good, as was the acting. I like stories about these sort of ancient battles. It reminded me of the Red Cliff (2008), which I also liked.I preferred it to some similar type Hollywood productions.They're starting to exaggerate and overdo some of the acting and scenes; much too far beyond reality. This one did not quite get so carried away.I suppose I'm thinking of the 300, when I say that.I was in Korea in 2014 and had not heard of the film, but I did buy a model turtle ship as a souvenir.The film is based on the historical Battle of Myeongnyang, in which admiral Yi Sun-sin uses the treacherous currents in the Myeongnyang Strait to help him confront a Japanese fleet which massively out numbered his Joseon fleet.Definitely worth its current IMDb mark of 7.2.

lovesmykimmy If they wanted to do Redcliff in a couple hours, they should have done this. I TRIED to multi-task while watching this movie. I couldn't do it. The beginning didn't hide that it was all set up at all, but it worked in making me look forward to the "Shit going down". There was a point when the movie made me cry. I am not even sure if I was sad or if things were just that intense. It generally takes shows hours and hours of character development before I'll even tear up. This movie pulled it off in no time at all.The feel is very Lord of the Rings and Red Cliff with the action, but a little bit headier. There were a few things/shots that took me out of it but there is very little distracting from the immersion. Instead of over the top stunt work they kept things simple and used the set and the atmosphere to cause the tension and grandeur even while sprinting through the second half.I've been waiting for a solid version of the naval side of Thermopylae (300), but at this point, forget it. Whoever would try it has already lost.

zero-signal The Admiral supposed to be a legendary historical war movie. But this could be accurate no way. It starts quite good but failed when decision making and thinking scenes starts. Those scenes took way to long time with close up character shoots and also glorious movie music. Music is one of the strongest part of a movie i believe. For example, in a well executed sad scene, if the music is right, it could make you cry maybe throws you to the pits of depression. Well, in The Admiral, they try to do this. He have to make a decision so let the world stop and big orchestra play like something happening. Music didn't worked for me in The Admiral. Eventually this makes hard to embrace the "good guys". I loved Japan side more. At least they they look more capable of doing something, which they fail miserably.Human kind always amazes me with its need of unbelievable, heroic and amazing features. We always imagine something and after a while worship it like it comes from heavens or some other unimaginable dimension. so it goes same with this movie. One group of people looks and says; He defends his land with 12 ship (actually more of the work was accomplished with only one ship, all other 11 ship just watch the river burn, according to movie.) versus 330 ships. Well if it really happened like in this movie it could be miracle. But i am living here on earth and i look and see that only 3 ship could be enough for whatever the number of enemy side, but apparently, with a perfect strategy. As i am sure, really happened somewhere in time. So if you want to watch a realistic feudal era, far east movie, do not bother with The Admiral. If you want to watch an action adventure, full of life struggles and lame experience quotes, The Admiral is the film.And i can't stop myself to tell this; vision of Japan & Korean marines at those times were epic. No matter how far their ship to the scene, no matter what's position of their ship to the point, they could watch everything like watching film at an imax theater. Awesome.

phoenician-187-962838 (Synopsis & Intro) Asian countries have been at war for centuries, and Japan and Korea (or Joseon Dynasty back then) was not an exception. The movie covers the 1592-98 war period, when the Japanese, having unified the land during the Sengoku Period, invades the Korean Peninsula and nearly destroys it. (50%+ population killed)Myungryang Battle (鳴梁海戰) is one of the battles during the period. The Japanese were close to winning the war, but the battle is a turning point, as the Japanese once again lose control of the sea, and supply routes are cut off.The movie is quite long, and the first half can be a bit dull, explaining the background. While even grade school kids in Korea will know this by heart, this is probably to give explanation to the Westerners, most who probably will not be familiar with Korean history.The war scenes later, however, will be satisfying. Though there is some level of exaggeration, the film does try to stay realistic. The naval action scenes are also quite something to see. I've seen some reviews trying to compare this to the film 300's sequels, but don't expect the B-grade stuff.This film is said to be divided into 2 parts, and the sequel is currently being made, which will probably cover the Noryang Battle (露梁海戰), the last naval battle in the war.Myungryang(鳴梁) is a strait in Southern Korea. The Chinese character myung(鳴) means the cry of a bird, named for the sound of the fierce waves in the area. It was a sea route avoided even by the locals, and the perfect place to set a deadly trap for foes.---------------------------------- Admiral YI Sun-Shin is a heroic figure in Korea's history, and hundreds of films / TV shows have already been made. While the subject probably should get boring, every 3-5 years a new piece is made, and gains popularity. Koreans do not forget the blood that's been shed to protect this land.KIM Han Min (director) previously made "The War of Arrows" also a period film showing action using bows, historically the Koreans' favorite weapon. The time period is after the Japanese War, when Koreans are invaded by the Manchurians.